Description
SIERRA 55A Mando-Style Marine Alternator for MerCruiser – 18-5966-1 is a 55-amp marine alternator for compatible MerCruiser GM-based engine installations.
This Mando-style unit uses the listed mounting/electrical configuration and a single-groove V-belt pulley. It is cataloged for 1982-and-newer GM four-cylinder engines and many 1982-1996 GM V6/V8 applications.
Key Features
- 55-amp rated output
- Mando-style marine alternator
- Single-groove V-belt pulley
- Fits selected MerCruiser GM 4-cylinder and 1982-1996 V6/V8 applications
- Replaces MerCruiser 12449/817119A-series alternators
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 18-5966-1
- Product Type: Marine alternator
- Rated Output: 55 A
- Pulley: Single-groove V-belt
- Application: Selected MerCruiser GM engines
Interchange / Cross Reference
- MerCruiser 12449 / 12449A1
- MerCruiser 817119A1 / 817119A4
- MerCruiser 92497 / 92497A3 / 98555A1
- Mallory 9-19101
Match mounting, pulley alignment and electrical connections to the original alternator before ordering.

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